As a faculty member of a State Dental School (which will remain unnamed), I can report that the tuition for our Advanced Standing Students who are In-State Residents is about $52,000 for the full 3 year Advanced Standing Program. This is quite a bargain, in spite of the fact that its a 3 yr instead of a 2 yr program.

Practicing during that 3rd year would probably not recoup the additional costs associated with attending an International MegaProgram such as NYU or BU.

Out of State residents would pay about $110,000 for the full 3 year program. This makes it less favorable for out of state students to attend, but its still a reasonable option.

We have been taking between 1 - 3 Advanced Standing students per year. Most State Schools will require a Green Card when you apply (but there may be some that don't). Its very rare that actual "US Citizenship" is required.

I would recommend all FTD's should look closely at the possibility of attending whichever State Dental School exists in your state of residence. Taxpayer funding makes these schools more affordable.

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